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Old 01-18-2006, 06:48 PM
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If you are asking me about the power - it is adequate. It is as powerful as any other car I have owned, but it is not a rocket for sure. I have never taken it beyond 3K rpms, as I still have not had the need to. Anyway, @ this mileage and age, I try to drive the car easily.


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Originally Posted by raymr
Did you unplug the idle control valve to see what happens? The motor will slowly rev to around 1700 if its working. I agree with the tuneup strategy and make sure the timing is correct. How is the power otherwise? I know thats a dumb question for a 380, but can it at least outrun a Geo Metro? If its severely slow there may be other issues such as valves or rings.
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